Performance Task (Summary in G.R.A.S.P.S. form):(T)
Goal: To create a multimedia fact sheet about state specific endangered species for the U.S Fish & Wildlife Services. Role: You are a team of Environmental Researchers with a passion for wildlife conservation. Audience: Department Heads of the Endangered Species division of the U.S Fish & Wildlife Services. Situation: Raising public awareness of local endangered species. Product/Presentation: You will use Prezi to create an informative and engaging multimedia fact sheet featuring at least 5 endangered species from the chosen state. All numerical data must be expressed in both standard and scientific notation. Standards (Criteria from both rubrics - product and presentation): Product: Content = 25%, Research & Statistical Data = 25%, Sources = 15%, Mathematical Accuracy = 15%, Attractiveness = 10%, and Effectiveness = 10 % Presentation: Preparedness = 25%, Enthusiasm = 25%, Comprehension = 20%, Collaboration with Peers = 15%, Evaluates Peers = 10%, and Time Limit = 5%
Other Evidence (quizzes, test, prompts, observations, dialogues, work sample, etc.):
Other Evidence(OE)
• Glogster: Create a digital poster showing your fellow 8th graders how to convert numbers from standard notation to scientific notations and vice versa.
• Blog: Use the links from the class wiki to find data about very large and very small objects, animals, buildings, etc..Then write a blog posting which includes an image and the measurements of your chosen data in scientific and standard notation. You must cite your sources.
• Show Me App: Design an 8 question scientific notation operations quiz for you fellow classmates. Then, using the "Show Me" app, create a step by step answer key for each question.
• Google Earth & Prezi: Use Google Earth to find population statistics and other information about two different countries. Use this information to create a Prezi presentation that compares and contrasts the two countries data. This comparison must include an analysis of the two countries. For example: how many times bigger the population (or other figure) of one country is than the other?
• Wix: Create a website using wix.com that demonstrates how real numbers can be expressed using exponents. The website you create should act as a study guide for anyone who wanted to learn about exponents.
• iMovie: Create a news report as if the "Properties of Exponents" have just been discovered and you have to explain them to the world.
Student Self-Assessment and Reflection
Self-Assessment(SA)
• Pre-assessment: prerequisite review, review student records, student survey/self-assessment
• Checking for Understanding: Think, Pair & Share, Onion ring, clickers, Give one-Get one, Journaling, Note Comparison
• Timely Feedback:
Self - Students use rubric to self assess
Peer - In their role as the audience, students will have feedback cards to score classmates
Teachers - Copies of the completed presentation and product rubrics will be provided to the students in a timely manner
Assessment Task Blue Print
What understandings/goals will be assessed through this task?(G)
Understanding
Goal (CCSS)
• scientific notation is used/can be used to represent large and small quantities.
• scientific notation has real-world applications
Common Core State Standards Content Area: Mathematics Grade Level: Grade 8 Domain: Expressions and Equations Cluster: Work with radicals and integer exponents. Standard: 1, 3, 4
What criteria are implied in the standard(s) understanding(s) regardless of the task specifics? What qualities must student work demonstrate to signify that standards were met?
Big Ideas
Big Ideas
• Scientific notation and Integer Exponents
• exponent notation, scientific notation, data analysis, critical thinking, problem solving skills
Through what authentic performance task will students demonstrate understandings?
Task Description:(T)
The Endangered Species division of U.S Fish and Wildlife Services is looking to commission a team of Environmental Researchers to create multimedia fact-sheets to raise public awareness about state specific endangered species.In order to decide which team of researchers they are going to use, the U.S Fish and Wildlife Services wants to see an example of a multimedia fact-sheet for a particular states' endangered species.The fact-sheet must include at least five state endangered species (one bird, one mammal, one plant life, one insect, one aquatic animal). In addition, the fact-sheet must provide the following: 1. Size of the animal/plant, 2. Habitat location and range (size), 3. Image of the Animal, 4. Population size, 5. Rate of population decline/growth over the last 5 or 10 years, 6. An interesting/fun fact, 7. Distance of Migration (if applicable), 8. At least two audio/video components. All measurements must have appropriate units and be given in both standard and scientific notation. Federal and State Endangered Species division officials will decide the winning team. Winners will not only be awarded this valuable commission, they will also been flown out to Washington DC for the National Wildlife Federations annual gala where they will present the final product.
What student products/performances will provide evidence of desired understandings?
Type II Product
Type of Presentation
• Prezi Digital Presentation
• Oral Presentation
By what criteria will student products/performances be evaluated?
Stage 2 - Determine Acceptable Evidence.
Role: You are a team of Environmental Researchers with a passion for wildlife conservation.
Audience: Department Heads of the Endangered Species division of the U.S Fish & Wildlife Services.
Situation: Raising public awareness of local endangered species.
Product/Presentation: You will use Prezi to create an informative and engaging multimedia fact sheet featuring at least 5 endangered species from the chosen state. All numerical data must be expressed in both standard and scientific notation.
Standards (Criteria from both rubrics - product and presentation):
Product: Content = 25%, Research & Statistical Data = 25%, Sources = 15%, Mathematical Accuracy = 15%, Attractiveness = 10%, and Effectiveness = 10 %
Presentation: Preparedness = 25%, Enthusiasm = 25%, Comprehension = 20%, Collaboration with Peers = 15%, Evaluates Peers = 10%, and Time Limit = 5%
• Blog: Use the links from the class wiki to find data about very large and very small objects, animals, buildings, etc..Then write a blog posting which includes an image and the measurements of your chosen data in scientific and standard notation. You must cite your sources.
• Show Me App: Design an 8 question scientific notation operations quiz for you fellow classmates. Then, using the "Show Me" app, create a step by step answer key for each question.
• Google Earth & Prezi: Use Google Earth to find population statistics and other information about two different countries. Use this information to create a Prezi presentation that compares and contrasts the two countries data. This comparison must include an analysis of the two countries. For example: how many times bigger the population (or other figure) of one country is than the other?
• Wix: Create a website using wix.com that demonstrates how real numbers can be expressed using exponents. The website you create should act as a study guide for anyone who wanted to learn about exponents.
• iMovie: Create a news report as if the "Properties of Exponents" have just been discovered and you have to explain them to the world.
• Checking for Understanding: Think, Pair & Share, Onion ring, clickers, Give one-Get one, Journaling, Note Comparison
• Timely Feedback:
Self - Students use rubric to self assess
Peer - In their role as the audience, students will have feedback cards to score classmates
Teachers - Copies of the completed presentation and product rubrics will be provided to the students in a timely manner
Assessment Task Blue Print
What understandings/goals will be assessed through this task? (G)
• scientific notation has real-world applications
Content Area: Mathematics
Grade Level: Grade 8
Domain: Expressions and Equations
Cluster: Work with radicals and integer exponents.
Standard: 1, 3, 4
What criteria are implied in the standard(s) understanding(s) regardless of the task specifics? What qualities must student work demonstrate to signify that standards were met?
Through what authentic performance task will students demonstrate understandings?
What student products/performances will provide evidence of desired understandings?
By what criteria will student products/performances be evaluated?
• Research & Statistical Data - 25%
• Sources - 15%
• Mathematical Errors - 15%
• Attractiveness - 10%
• Effectiveness - 10 %
• Enthusiasm - 25%
• Comprehension - 20%
• Collaboration with Peers - 15%
• Evaluates Peers - 10%
• Time Limit - 5%